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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.52, 1,343.72 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.52, 1,343.72 and 439.52 is: 659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.52 : 1,343.72 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.52/1,343.72 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.52x = 1,343.72 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.52x = 590,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,591.81/895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.50

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